DVL Public Relations names new CEO

Ronald Roberts has been promoted to CEO of DVL Public Relations & Advertising, the Nashville-based firm announced today.

Roberts had previously served as president.

"This is the next logical step in the evolution of the agency, and this transition has been in the works for a number of years," said DVL Chairman John Van Mol, who previously served as CEO and will continue to work with a select number of clients.

"Ronald has been a leader in this agency and in the community for many years, and we know he will continue to lead DVL to many more successful years of providing great work with great results for our clients," Van Mol said in a news release.

The following are excerpts from today's news release:

"I am proud to lead such a talented and creative group at DVL," Roberts said. "It truly takes a team to deliver the type of results our clients have come to expect from us, and I look forward to building on the heritage and strength that is associated with DVL."

Roberts joined DVL in 1992 as an assistant account executive after having worked at The Nashville Network and Middle Tennessee State University. He is on the boards of Citizens Bank & Trust, the Nashville Sports Council, Second Harvest Food Bank, Nashville Downtown Rotary Club, Nashville Downtown Partnership and 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee. He was promoted to president and chief operating officer in 2008.